Australian Senator suspended for burka protest
Australian Senator Pauline Hanson suspended for 7 days after wearing burka in parliament protest. The One Nation leader defends her controversial stance on face coverings.
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German court rules secret sauna filming is legal
A shock ruling in Germany has declared covert filming of nude women in public saunas legal, sparking national outrage and calls for urgent legal reform. Join the petition for change.
BBC Scotland trigger warning sparks impartiality row
BBC Scotland faces backlash after issuing a 'trigger warning' before an interview with nurse Sandie Peggie's lawyer Naomi Cunningham. Critics accuse the broadcaster of breaching impartiality guidelines.
BBC accused of censorship over Reith lecture edit
Historian Rutger Bregman accuses BBC of cowardice after it removed his description of Donald Trump as 'most openly corrupt president'. Read the full story on this media controversy.
Quebec bans public prayer in new secularism law
Quebec intensifies its secularism laws with Bill 9, banning public prayer and religious symbols. Critics argue it disproportionately targets Muslims. Discover the full implications.
Actress Elaine Miles detained by ICE over tribal ID
Native American actress Elaine Miles, known for 'The Last of Us', details her detention by ICE agents who dismissed her tribal identification as fake. Read her shocking account.
Suffragettes could be banned as terrorists, court told
High Court hears Palestine Action's legal challenge, arguing suffragettes could face terror proscription under current laws. A landmark case for civil liberties in the UK.
Botched US execution took 43 agonising minutes
Clayton Lockett's botched lethal injection in Oklahoma took 43 minutes, covering the chamber in blood and sparking a national debate on execution methods. Read the full investigation.
Press Freedom Under Attack Worldwide
Journalists face unprecedented threats from Gaza to America. This erosion of press freedom could happen anywhere. Learn why we must defend media liberty now.
ICE agents detain actress, brand tribal ID 'fake'
Indigenous actress Elaine Miles details ICE detention where agents dismissed her tribal ID as fake. Read her shocking account and the wider implications for tribal sovereignty.
JK Rowling 'Too Big to Bully' in NHS Trans Row
A top barrister defends JK Rowling's stance on women's rights in a landmark employment tribunal involving an A&E nurse and a trans medic. Discover the legal fallout.
Lammy's plan to restrict jury trials in England & Wales
Exclusive: David Lammy's radical plan to abolish jury trials for most cases, handling over 30,000 annually by judges alone. Is this the solution to the 78,000-case backlog? Read our analysis.
Amnesty: Gaza Genocide Continues Post-Ceasefire
Amnesty International accuses Israel of ongoing genocide in Gaza despite the truce, with 352 Palestinians killed since the ceasefire. Read the full report and international response.
Sally Rooney halts UK books over Palestine Action
Author Sally Rooney says she cannot publish new work in the UK due to her publishers' fears over royalties for proscribed group Palestine Action. Discover the full story.
Trump attacks NY Times reporter over health claims
The New York Times defends journalist Katie Rogers after President Trump calls her 'ugly, third-rate reporter' in health article dispute. Read the full confrontation details.
Sally Rooney blocked from UK publishing over protest group
Author Sally Rooney claims she cannot publish new work in the UK due to Palestine Action terror ban. Read how this impacts literary freedom and government policy.
BBC bans staff from quoting Trump 'corruption' line
Dutch writer Rutger Bregman accuses the BBC of cowardice after it censored his Reith Lecture. The corporation now forbids journalists from repeating the removed line about Donald Trump's alleged corruption.
Trump's new target: Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Donald Trump announces plans to 'fix' the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, calling it 'Biden filth'. This follows the controversial demolition of the White House East Wing.
Labour's Jury Trial Plans Spark Trust Row
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick accuses the Government of not trusting the public over reported plans to restrict jury trials. Discover the details of the Leveson review and the political battle.
Misconduct complaint against DC judge dismissed
A senior court official has dismissed a Justice Department misconduct complaint against federal judge Ana Reyes over her handling of a transgender military ban lawsuit. Discover the full story.
Teens Fight Australian Social Media Ban in Court
Two 15-year-olds, backed by a digital rights group, are seeking an urgent High Court injunction to block Australia's under-16s social media ban, arguing it violates political communication rights.
Teens Sue Over Australian Social Media Ban
Two 15-year-olds challenge Australia's social media ban for under-16s, claiming it violates their constitutional right to political communication. Read the full story.
Trump and Habba must pay $1M for 'frivolous' lawsuit
A federal appeals court has upheld a $1 million penalty against Donald Trump and his attorney for a 'frivolous' lawsuit against Hillary Clinton. Discover the full ruling details.
Pro-Palestinian group challenges UK terror ban in court
Protest group Palestine Action is challenging its UK government ban and classification as a terrorist organisation in the High Court. Read the latest on this major civil liberties case.
5,500 DOJ staff quit, citing toxic Trump leadership
Nearly 5,500 Department of Justice employees have resigned, with scathing exit notes revealing a toxic work environment and political pressure. Discover the full story.
Starmer-Trump calls on Palestine Action before terror ban
High Court hears Starmer and Trump discussed protest group twice before terror designation. Palestine Action co-founder challenges ban affecting thousands. Read the full story.
Soros Foundations to Close Amid Political Hostility
George Soros's Open Society Foundations announce closure after 40 years, citing hostile political climate. Explore the impact on global philanthropy and democratic values.
Nazi video shows SS making dog smoke pipe in Netherlands
Shocking unearthed footage reveals Nazi troops forcing an Alsatian dog to smoke a pipe at a Dutch hotel during WW2 occupation. Researchers call the discovery exceptionally rare.
Trump's 28 Threats to Revoke TV Licences
Donald Trump has threatened to revoke broadcast licences at least 28 times since 2017, targeting networks like ABC and CBS. Explore the full timeline and legal reality.
UK Government Weighs New Transgender Space Guidance
As Bridget Phillipson reviews EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces, columnist Aimee Walsh argues trans rights are human rights being reduced to policy debates. Read more.
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